Pictures in the Smoke

Oh, gallant was the first love, and glittering and fine;
The second love was water, in a clear white cup;
The third love was his, and the fourth was mine;
And after that, I always get them all mixed up.

Analysis, meaning and summary of Dorothy Parker's poem Pictures in the Smoke

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